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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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